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Summer is when we spend much of our time outdoors swimming, hiking, horseback riding or other activities.But we all know sunburns can be problematic, so keep sunburns from ruining your outdoor fun with these tips!

Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before you go outside, and reapply it every hour and half to two hours.

Use a sunscreen of at least 15 SPF, and don’t forget to apply it to all exposed skin. You can even find Chapstick to protect your lips.They come in lots of cool flavors too!

Everyone loves shorts and t-shirts in summertime, but remember that the sun can burn any skin you show.Consider wearing hats to protect your head and face, and longer sleeves to keep the sun off.

Even waterproof and sweat proof sunscreen will come off eventually.Don’t forget to reapply it!

Remember, the sun doesn’t have to be shining for you get sunburned.So long as it’s daytime, you can still get burned, even if its cloudy out!

If you do get a burn, you can remove a lot of the pain by applying aloe vera to your burn.Ask at any grocery store or pharmacy to find some!

When aloe vera isn’t enough to take out the sting, try acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve the pain.Benadryl is another great medicine to treat sunburns.

If you start developing blisters, they may become infected.Talk to your doctor about medicine that can help treat the infection.

For additional information on sunburn prevention or treatment, talk to our pharmacists. Additional summertime savings are available in the pharmacy every month!